The Front Page: Chlöe Swarbrick on taxing the ultra-rich and what's next for the Greens

Christian foodbank meal service

The Hamilton Christian foodbank has launched a new home-cooked meal service for elderly locals, offering nutritious, low-sodium dishes like beef chow mein, lasagne, and soups.

Adrienne and John of Magness Benrow - a taste of their radio ads

Adrienne and John of Magness Benrow - a taste of their radio ads. Video / NZ Herald

20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How NZ can learn from disaster response

The Front Page talks to experts both in the US and NZ to see what we've learned from Hurricane Katrina after two decades.

Auckland hall packed by public at meeting to air urban development concerns

The meeting was organised by the Character Coalition, comprising about 60 heritage and community groups.

New Zealand Fashion Week 2025 Day 4

NZFW Day four was a show of athleticism and saw Karen Walker's return to the runway. Video / Alyse Wright, Dean Purcell

Hobby horse athlete Ada Filppa features in Karen Walker runway show

Finnish hobby horse athlete Ada Filppa features in Karen Walker's New Zealand Fashion Week show return. Video / Alyse Wright

MetService Severe Weather: August 29th

MetService Severe Weather: August 29th. Video / MetService

Ex-All Black and Auckland FC co-owner Ali Williams shows off new kit at Fashion Week event

Ex All Black and club co-owner Ali Williams walked the catwalk at the launch of the new Auckland FC kit. Video / NZ Herald

Foodstuffs: Food for Thought

Digital tool helps kids make better food choices

‘Mister Organ’ documentary subject Michael Organ running for council

Whanganui District Council uploaded a video of Michael Organ - of documentary 'Mister Organ' fame - talking about his council campaign on its YouTube channel.

CCTV captures moment fatal fire discovered

CCTV footage has been shown to a jury showing the moment the fatal fire in Loafers Lodge was discovered.

Earnings season: Air NZ earnings hit by engine trouble; Summerset sales up in first half

Business with 2degrees: Markets react to Nvidia half-year, result from Air New Zealand and Summerset 1H2025.

Lakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua after four years

Lakeland Queen back on Lake Rotorua after four years. Video / Rotorua Daily Post

Cancer Society Daffodil Day: Coast breakfast charity netball game

Coast breakfast host Toni Street joins Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge to discuss how you can get behind Daffodil Day.

'The market is broken' - 2degrees CEO on challenges in the energy sector

Business with 2degrees: CEO Mark Callander on the parallels with Telco and challenges in the electricity market. Video / Herald NOW

'Do they have to dope to succeed?' - problems with the enhanced games

Sports Integrity Commission's Paul O'Neil on the problems with the Enhanced Games, where athletes are encouraged to take performance-enhancing drugs.

Shane van Gisbergen's move to Nascar and F1 starting again after the summer break

Herald Deputy Sports Editor Cameron McMillan and Sports Journalist Chris Reive on Nascar and how will Lawson perform as F1 restarts.

'I've gone from hating racing to loving it again' - Nascar driver Shane van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen talks to D'Arcy Waldergrave about his move to Nascar. Video / Herald NOW

Atmosphere tense in trial of high profile sportsman in Dunedin

Dunedin reporter Ben Tomsett on the trial of a high profile sportsman accused of causing 13 rib fractures to an infant.

How many years of NZ's GDP would it take to buy the world's biggest company?

Business with 2degrees: Nvidia half-year earnings ahead, NZ capital markets reforms AWOL, and Port of Auckland's record profit. Video / Herald NOW

'We do need to look at the options for structural reform' - Finance Minister Nicola Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Ryan Bridge on efforts to reform the grocery sector.

What are your rights as a consumer when a business goes under and how do you protect yourself?

PWC Partner John Fisk explains consumer rights when a company goes into liquidation or receivership. Video / Herald NOW

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Plans for new players to enter supermarket sector

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Plans for new players to enter supermarket sector & gunman kills 2 children in Minneapolis church, 17 people injured.

Will supermarket reforms impact on grocery prices?

Grocery Action Group Chair Sue Chetwin on Herald NOW on the latest moves to reform the grocery industry. Video / Herald NOW

Gunman kills two children, injures 17 in Minneapolis church shooting

A gunman has opened fire on school children attending church service in Minneapolis, killing two and injuring 17. Video / Herald NOW

Herald NOW Weather: August 28, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: August 28, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 28, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: August 28, 2025.

Kea Kids News: Kids in Ōtara are learning classical music for free!

Reporter Madison is at a rehearsal with Sistema Aotearoa, an organisation making classical music accessible to everyone by giving kids free violin and cello lessons. Video / KKN

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: legend Bruce McLaren’s daughter on the legacy of her father

Formula 1 legend Bruce McLaren’s daughter Amanda on the legacy of her father – and inspiring other Kiwis. Video / Mike Scott

Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath on responsibility, resilience and risk

Liam Dann chats to the woman in the top job at Westpac NZ since 2021.

What is North Korea's Kim Jong Un up to? A possible Trump meeting and a bizarre video

International Relations professor Robert Patman is with us to unpack the latest in the DPRK.

Watch: Elderly woman rescued from water after airborne 4WD crashes into water

CCTV shows pensioner grabbing life ring tossed by bystander as her car disappears below the water off Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke Island. Video / Auckland Transport

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Reserve Bank Chair Neil Quigley's OIA email

She expressed disagreement with his newly revealed comments. Video / Mark Mitchell

Claudia Li runway show at New Zealand Fashion Week

Claudia Li's runway show at New Zealand Fashion Week. Video / Alyse Wright

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cop killer on the run, search for Dezi Freeman continues

NZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Cop killer on the run, search for Dezi Freeman continues & concussion experts call for ban of Run It Straight events

MetService Severe Weather: August 27th

MetService Severe Weather: August 27th. Video / MetService

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39

Former Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39 – death sparks rugby head knocks appeal.

NZ Herald Live: Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces next steps for supermarket competition

Nicola Willis announces next steps for supermarket competition

WATCH: Police warning after cars ‘near miss’ as child crosses road

Police are reminding drivers to take care at intersections after a car fails to give way to a child crossing the road in Christchurch.

Helicopter crashes while trying to collect water

Waterbombing helicopter crashes into pond during refill in France. Video / Video Elephant